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Editor’s note W


Business strategies heat up with the summer


elcome to the August edition of ACR News. As the summer heatwave hits, one thing that is particularly noticeable in industry is the number


of acquisitions going on – high profi le names taking on other high-profi le names in particular. Mergers and acquisitions are


generally seen as neutral as the eff ect on the economy rather depends on the motives and fi nances of the acquirer, but at this point, it all appears to be an indication of confi dence and investment. In this issue we look at a variety of topic with a particular focus on chillers,


which have evolved over the years to embrace a variety of environmental enhancements and performance improvements. But where, in particular, have the advances come? Tim Mitchell of Klima-T erm, has the answer, while


Martin Cook of Business Edge takes an in-depth look into the technicalities of chillers, and Tom Burniston of Samon discusses how to apply ammonia leak detection. Looking at a diff erent kind of chiller, Malcolm Harling of Williams Refrigeration


reveals all about grab and go. When it comes to the end-user, HVAC is oſt en just one component of the Internet of T ings. Looking at the bigger picture, Ruby Whipp reveals the top IoT use cases transforming the retail industry. I hope you fi nd this issue informative and interesting,


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